PPE
precaution of : Hand washing, gloves
What is Standard Precaution
This OTC hormone supplement helps regulate circadian rhythms
Melatonin
Priority after administering Temazepam or Lorazepam
Safety- sedation
Abnormal levels of this electrolyte can have serious consequences like life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias
What is potassium?
When might a patient need to check their glucose levels- name at least 2 incidences
Prior to administering insulin, prior to meals, if they feel 'low'- hypoglycemic, if they feel 'high'- hyperglycemic, before exercising, before bed
Precaution of wearing gloves, gown, face shield/goggles, & mask
What is droplet precaution
Priority assessment prior to administration of oxycodone?
Respiratory rate
This nasal decongestant works by causing vasoconstriction of blood vessels
pseudoephedrine
These two values, are primarily used to assess the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, and to evaluate for conditions like anemia
What is Hemoglobin and Hematocrit?
A Type 2 patient comes to the clinic with an A1C reading of 8.4. What are 2 lifestyle changes that need to be recommended?
Diet & Exercise
Precaution of wearing a N95 respirator
What is airborne precaution
This class of medications slows heart rate and lowers blood pressure.
Beta blockers
This medication slows the heart rate and increases cardiac contractility. Patients taking it must have their potassium levels monitored closely, as low potassium increases the risk of toxicity
digoxin
This electrolyte can cause symptoms such as hypotension, headache, edema, confusion, and even seizures if not properly managed.
What is Sodium?
You are caring for a type 2 DM patient who states they feel a little shaky & sweaty. What is the 1st thing you will do?
Check capillary blood glucose
Precaution of wearing gloves and gown
What is contact precaution
Drugs in this class can lead to symptoms such as tachycardia, hypertension, and bronchodilation by activating the sympathetic nervous system.
What is Adrenergic agonist
This class of antibiotics, particularly associated with the risk of tendon rupture, especially the Achilles tendon, can cause severe adverse effects such as tendonitis and tendon damage.
What are fluoroquinolones?
The normal range for this lab value is typically between 4,000 and 11,000 cells per microliter of blood, and it’s used to assess the body's immune function and response to infection.
What is WBC (white blood cell count)?
The Type 1 patient is at home ill with a viral infection. Name at least one piece of nursing education might the clinic nurse provide?
Check BG & ketones every 3-4 hours, consume small portions of carbs, drink fluids every hour, administer ordered insulin, monitor for s/s of DKA
A patient with C. diff requires this type of PPE precaution
Contact precautions
Drugs in this class works on the parasympathetic nervous system and can cause symptoms such as increased salivation, urination, vomiting, & diarrhea
What is Cholinergic agonists
This antibiotic, often used to treat serious infections like MRSA, can cause Red Man Syndrome, a reaction characterized by flushing, rash, and hypotension, especially when infused too rapidly.
What is vancomycin?
An elevated level of these 2 kidney function tests may indicate dehydration or kidney insufficiency
What is BUN and Creatinine?
Name 2 types of complications resulting from uncontrolled diabetes
nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy, wound healing complications, vascular